Netease published an absolutely hilarious article today, alleging that basketball player Lauren Jackson has been wooing Yao Ming. Apparently she has publicly expressed her love for China's man monster. No mention of when and where she actually expressed this love, but no doubt a bit of Jackson sarcasm has been mistranslated.

When recently asked whether the Australian men’s team could beat the US Redeem team, Jackson said she would run naked around the Olympic Village five times if the Boomers won. I think the Chinese media should have picked up that comment as a sign that Jackson likes to add a bit of colour to her quotes. Please keep reading for a translation of the Netease article.

Lauren Jackson, the woman who is allegedly trying to steal Yao Ming away from China. Picture from Sports Illustrated.

Ye Li’s love rival stops Chinese basketball miracle in its tracks – Jackson has expressed her love for Yao Ming

At a height of 1.98m, not bad-looking and dressed in a figure-hugging basketball jersey, Lauren Jackson, Australia’s No.15, has been the most-watched female basketball player at the Beijing Olympics. Last night, this beautiful woman, who has actively sought a date with Yao Ming, grabbed 11 points and 10 rebounds. Apart from totally dominating Chen Nan, Jackson was the key force behind Australia’s 90-56 victory over China.

Although they lost the match, the Chinese women’s basketball team still has the chance to win a medal – tomorrow they will fight against an ailing Russia.

The 27-year-old Jackson is averaging 27 minutes, 18 points, 7.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game at the Beijing Olympics. She has even been called the ‘No.1 sister’ of women’s basketball.

 

However, of more importance is that Jackson publicly expressed her love for Yao Ming even after the romance between Yao and Ye Li (Yao's wife) became common knowledge. She actively asked Yao out on a date, but he refused. Regardless of whether it is on the court or off, Jackson is the ‘enemy’ of the Chinese women’s team. If Ye Li didn’t retire, she would probably take on her former ‘love rival’ directly. Now the job of keeping Jackson under control has naturally fallen on the shoulders of centre Chen Nan.

However, after the match started, the difference between Australia and China’s offensive set-ups (led by Chen Nan) became evident. From the very first quarter, Jackson controlled the rebounds. Before the end of the first quarter, Australia had 13 rebounds to China’s three. By the end of the first half, it was 31 rebounds to 16. Dominated on the boards, China fell into complete passivity. At the end of the first half, China was losing 18-34.

The rest of the match became a training exercise for Australia. China’s coach Tom Maher did not receive any mercy from Jackson and the other disciples that he once coached. Instead they used a strong defence and an accurate offence to increase the lead. Australia ran out winners by a massive 34 points, ensuring that they will meet the United States in the gold medal match. 

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